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[Linda McMahon marks her first official K-12 visit at a Bronx charter school](/newyork/2025/03/14/education-secretary-linda-mchahon-visits-bronx-charter-school/ "Linda McMahon marks her first official K-12 visit at a Bronx charter school")
U.S. Education Secretary Linda McMahon took a tour of Vertex Partnership Academies founded by Ian Rowe, a senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute, a conservative think tank.
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[Alex Zimmerman](https://www.chalkbeat.org/authors/alex-zimmerman)
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[FROM Chalkbeat Detroit](/detroit/ "FROM Chalkbeat Detroit")
[‘Dangerous, reckless, and unacceptable’: Democratic AGs sue to halt Education Department layoffs](/detroit/2025/03/13/trump-education-department-layoffs-subject-of-lawsuit-by-attorneys-general/ "‘Dangerous, reckless, and unacceptable’: Democratic AGs sue to halt Education Department layoffs")
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[Lori Higgins](https://www.chalkbeat.org/authors/lori-higgins)
[FROM Chalkbeat Philadelphia](/philadelphia/ "FROM Chalkbeat Philadelphia")
[Philadelphia’s mayor wants to raise teacher salaries. Here’s how — and when.](/philadelphia/2025/03/13/mayor-proposes-salary-increases-for-teachers-in-her-education-budget/ "Philadelphia’s mayor wants to raise teacher salaries. Here’s how — and when.")
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[Carly Sitrin](https://www.chalkbeat.org/authors/carly-sitrin)
[FROM Chalkbeat Colorado](/colorado/ "FROM Chalkbeat Colorado")
[In tight budget year, some urge Colorado lawmakers to keep an eye on boosting school funding](/colorado/2025/03/14/education-coalition-wants-colorado-lawmakers-to-dig-into-adequately-funding-schools/ "In tight budget year, some urge Colorado lawmakers to keep an eye on boosting school funding ")
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[Jason Gonzales](https://www.chalkbeat.org/authors/jason-gonzales)
[FROM Chalkbeat New York](/newyork/ "FROM Chalkbeat New York")
[Uncertainty looms: NYC schools brace for impact of Trump Ed. Dept. staffing and budget cuts](/newyork/2025/03/13/nyc-schools-fear-trump-education-department-cuts-impact-on-vulnerable-students/ "Uncertainty looms: NYC schools brace for impact of Trump Ed. Dept. staffing and budget cuts")
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[Alex Zimmerman](https://www.chalkbeat.org/authors/alex-zimmerman)
[](/2025/03/12/house-republican-budget-would-slash-free-school-meals-for-many-students/)
[FROM chalkbeat National](/national/ "FROM chalkbeat National")
[The congressional GOP says free school meals should be more sustainable. Here’s what that means.](/2025/03/12/house-republican-budget-would-slash-free-school-meals-for-many-students/ "The congressional GOP says free school meals should be more sustainable. Here’s what that means.")
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[Kalyn Belsha](https://www.chalkbeat.org/authors/kalyn-belsha)
[](/chicago/2025/03/13/cps-school-board-debates-budget-amendment/)
[FROM Chalkbeat Chicago](/chicago/ "FROM Chalkbeat Chicago")
[Chicago’s school board wrestles with high-stakes pension payment](/chicago/2025/03/13/cps-school-board-debates-budget-amendment/ "Chicago’s school board wrestles with high-stakes pension payment")
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[Mila Koumpilova](https://www.chalkbeat.org/authors/mila-koumpilova)
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[FROM Chalkbeat Colorado](/colorado/ "FROM Chalkbeat Colorado")
[Some Jeffco students will soon qualify for automatic admission to Colorado School of Mines](/colorado/2025/03/13/some-jeffco-students-qualify-for-automatic-admission-to-school-of-mines/ "Some Jeffco students will soon qualify for automatic admission to Colorado School of Mines")
By
[Ann Schimke](https://www.chalkbeat.org/authors/ann-schimke)
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[FROM chalkbeat National](/national/ "FROM chalkbeat National")
[Gutting of Education Department’s Office for Civil Rights leaves discrimination cases in limbo](/2025/03/13/education-department-layoffs-gut-civil-rights-office-leave-cases-in-limbo/ "Gutting of Education Department’s Office for Civil Rights leaves discrimination cases in limbo")
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[First Person](/first-person/)[
At home during COVID school closures, I found myself drawn to the manosphere
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I was consuming misogynistic content in an endless loop. Then my brother walked me back from the brink.
](/detroit/2025/02/12/alone-during-covid-i-was-drawn-to-manosphere/ "At home during COVID school closures, I found myself drawn to the manosphere ")
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Bryan Campbell
| February 12
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[First Person](/first-person/)[
I loved being a school principal. But anxiety and depression brought me to a breaking point.
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I want school leaders who are struggling with their mental health to know they are not alone.
](/2025/02/06/principals-struggle-with-anxiety-depression-burnout/ "I loved being a school principal. But anxiety and depression brought me to a breaking point. ")
By
Wes Cottongim
| February 6
[](/newyork/2025/01/31/students-need-more-explicit-instruction/)
[First Person](/first-person/)[
Explicit instruction: Students need more of it
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Learning doesn’t have to be student-driven to be student-centered.
](/newyork/2025/01/31/students-need-more-explicit-instruction/ "Explicit instruction: Students need more of it ")
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Jeremy Kaplan
| January 31
[](/2025/03/14/i-was-too-focused-on-being-the-young-cool-teacher-i-had-to-learn-differentiation/)
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As a first-year educator, I focused too much on being the young, cool teacher
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I forgot what was most important: getting the kids to learn and understand the material.
](/2025/03/14/i-was-too-focused-on-being-the-young-cool-teacher-i-had-to-learn-differentiation/ "As a first-year educator, I focused too much on being the young, cool teacher")
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Ivy Sage
| Today, 1:00pm UTC
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5 years on, COVID still casts a shadow over American school boards
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I led a school board through COVID. It took a toll on my mental health.
](/2025/03/12/5-years-on-covid-casts-shadow-on-school-boards/ "5 years on, COVID still casts a shadow over American school boards")
By
[Erika Cohen](https://www.chalkbeat.org/authors/Erika-Cohen)
| March 12
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[First Person](/first-person/)[
Halting education research in the name of ‘government efficiency’ is incredibly inefficient
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I study early childhood education. Defunding this research will have far-reaching effects.
](/2025/03/06/education-research-funding-was-stopped-in-name-of-government-efficiency/ "Halting education research in the name of ‘government efficiency’ is incredibly inefficient")
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Jenn Finders
| March 6
[](/newyork/2025/03/06/fleeing-war-in-ukraine-i-built-a-new-life-in-nyc/)
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I’m a high school student who fled the war in Ukraine. I still miss home.
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[
It hurts to see the U.S. turn its back on my homeland.
](/newyork/2025/03/06/fleeing-war-in-ukraine-i-built-a-new-life-in-nyc/ "I’m a high school student who fled the war in Ukraine. I still miss home. ")
By
Arina Limarieva
| March 6
[](/colorado/2025/02/21/being-principal-got-harder-under-trump-immigration-lgbtq/)
[First Person](/first-person/)[
Being a principal just got harder. Here’s why.
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Changes out of Washington have only increased the degree of difficulty.
](/colorado/2025/02/21/being-principal-got-harder-under-trump-immigration-lgbtq/ "Being a principal just got harder. Here’s why.")
By
Chris DeRemer
| February 21
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Teaching English has gotten away from exploring literature. That’s a problem.
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Reading passages cannot take the place of reading books.
](/newyork/2025/02/18/teaching-english-ela-means-exploring-literature/ "Teaching English has gotten away from exploring literature. That’s a problem.")
By
Daniel F. Levin
| February 18
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[First Person](/first-person/)[
At home during COVID school closures, I found myself drawn to the manosphere
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I was consuming misogynistic content in an endless loop. Then my brother walked me back from the brink.
](/detroit/2025/02/12/alone-during-covid-i-was-drawn-to-manosphere/ "At home during COVID school closures, I found myself drawn to the manosphere ")
By
Bryan Campbell
| February 12
[](/2025/02/06/principals-struggle-with-anxiety-depression-burnout/)
[First Person](/first-person/)[
I loved being a school principal. But anxiety and depression brought me to a breaking point.
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](/2025/02/06/principals-struggle-with-anxiety-depression-burnout/)
[
I want school leaders who are struggling with their mental health to know they are not alone.
](/2025/02/06/principals-struggle-with-anxiety-depression-burnout/ "I loved being a school principal. But anxiety and depression brought me to a breaking point. ")
By
Wes Cottongim
| February 6
[](/newyork/2025/01/31/students-need-more-explicit-instruction/)
[First Person](/first-person/)[
Explicit instruction: Students need more of it
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](/newyork/2025/01/31/students-need-more-explicit-instruction/)
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Learning doesn’t have to be student-driven to be student-centered.
](/newyork/2025/01/31/students-need-more-explicit-instruction/ "Explicit instruction: Students need more of it ")
By
Jeremy Kaplan
| January 31
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[First Person](/first-person/)[
As a first-year educator, I focused too much on being the young, cool teacher
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[
I forgot what was most important: getting the kids to learn and understand the material.
](/2025/03/14/i-was-too-focused-on-being-the-young-cool-teacher-i-had-to-learn-differentiation/ "As a first-year educator, I focused too much on being the young, cool teacher")
By
Ivy Sage
| Today, 1:00pm UTC
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5 years on, COVID still casts a shadow over American school boards
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](/2025/03/12/5-years-on-covid-casts-shadow-on-school-boards/)
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I led a school board through COVID. It took a toll on my mental health.
](/2025/03/12/5-years-on-covid-casts-shadow-on-school-boards/ "5 years on, COVID still casts a shadow over American school boards")
By
[Erika Cohen](https://www.chalkbeat.org/authors/Erika-Cohen)
| March 12
[](/2025/03/06/education-research-funding-was-stopped-in-name-of-government-efficiency/)
[First Person](/first-person/)[
Halting education research in the name of ‘government efficiency’ is incredibly inefficient
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](/2025/03/06/education-research-funding-was-stopped-in-name-of-government-efficiency/)
[
I study early childhood education. Defunding this research will have far-reaching effects.
](/2025/03/06/education-research-funding-was-stopped-in-name-of-government-efficiency/ "Halting education research in the name of ‘government efficiency’ is incredibly inefficient")
By
Jenn Finders
| March 6
[](/newyork/2025/03/06/fleeing-war-in-ukraine-i-built-a-new-life-in-nyc/)
[First Person](/first-person/)[
I’m a high school student who fled the war in Ukraine. I still miss home.
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](/newyork/2025/03/06/fleeing-war-in-ukraine-i-built-a-new-life-in-nyc/)
[
It hurts to see the U.S. turn its back on my homeland.
](/newyork/2025/03/06/fleeing-war-in-ukraine-i-built-a-new-life-in-nyc/ "I’m a high school student who fled the war in Ukraine. I still miss home. ")
By
Arina Limarieva
| March 6
[](/colorado/2025/02/21/being-principal-got-harder-under-trump-immigration-lgbtq/)
[First Person](/first-person/)[
Being a principal just got harder. Here’s why.
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](/colorado/2025/02/21/being-principal-got-harder-under-trump-immigration-lgbtq/)
[
Changes out of Washington have only increased the degree of difficulty.
](/colorado/2025/02/21/being-principal-got-harder-under-trump-immigration-lgbtq/ "Being a principal just got harder. Here’s why.")
By
Chris DeRemer
| February 21
[](/newyork/2025/02/18/teaching-english-ela-means-exploring-literature/)
[First Person](/first-person/)[
Teaching English has gotten away from exploring literature. That’s a problem.
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
](/newyork/2025/02/18/teaching-english-ela-means-exploring-literature/)
[
Reading passages cannot take the place of reading books.
](/newyork/2025/02/18/teaching-english-ela-means-exploring-literature/ "Teaching English has gotten away from exploring literature. That’s a problem.")
By
Daniel F. Levin
| February 18
[](/detroit/2025/02/12/alone-during-covid-i-was-drawn-to-manosphere/)
[First Person](/first-person/)[
At home during COVID school closures, I found myself drawn to the manosphere
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](/detroit/2025/02/12/alone-during-covid-i-was-drawn-to-manosphere/)
[
I was consuming misogynistic content in an endless loop. Then my brother walked me back from the brink.
](/detroit/2025/02/12/alone-during-covid-i-was-drawn-to-manosphere/ "At home during COVID school closures, I found myself drawn to the manosphere ")
By
Bryan Campbell
| February 12
[](/2025/02/06/principals-struggle-with-anxiety-depression-burnout/)
[First Person](/first-person/)[
I loved being a school principal. But anxiety and depression brought me to a breaking point.
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](/2025/02/06/principals-struggle-with-anxiety-depression-burnout/)
[
I want school leaders who are struggling with their mental health to know they are not alone.
](/2025/02/06/principals-struggle-with-anxiety-depression-burnout/ "I loved being a school principal. But anxiety and depression brought me to a breaking point. ")
By
Wes Cottongim
| February 6
[](/newyork/2025/01/31/students-need-more-explicit-instruction/)
[First Person](/first-person/)[
Explicit instruction: Students need more of it
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](/newyork/2025/01/31/students-need-more-explicit-instruction/)
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Learning doesn’t have to be student-driven to be student-centered.
](/newyork/2025/01/31/students-need-more-explicit-instruction/ "Explicit instruction: Students need more of it ")
By
Jeremy Kaplan
| January 31
[](/chicago/2025/03/14/city-hall-pressures-school-board-to-pay-pension-reimbursement/)
[FROM Chalkbeat Chicago](/chicago/ "FROM Chalkbeat Chicago")
[City Hall officials urged Chicago school board members to refinance debt and approve pension reimbursement to city](/chicago/2025/03/14/city-hall-pressures-school-board-to-pay-pension-reimbursement/ "City Hall officials urged Chicago school board members to refinance debt and approve pension reimbursement to city")
Ald. Jason Ervin and Chicago’s Chief Financial Officer urged school board members to approve a $175 million pension reimbursement and consider refinancing debt in order to foot the bill.
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[Becky Vevea](https://www.chalkbeat.org/authors/becky-vevea)
| Today, 8:14pm UTC
[](/newark/2025/03/14/candidates-discuss-funding-accountability-naacp-school-board-election-forum/)
[FROM Chalkbeat Newark](/newark/ "FROM Chalkbeat Newark")
[Newark school board candidates discuss priorities, plans in first city forum](/newark/2025/03/14/candidates-discuss-funding-accountability-naacp-school-board-election-forum/ "Newark school board candidates discuss priorities, plans in first city forum ")
During a forum hosted by the Newark NAACP, candidates answered questions about district policies, the board’s role in holding the superintendent accountable, and district funds.
By
[Jessie Gómez](https://www.chalkbeat.org/authors/jessie-gomez)
| Today, 7:52pm UTC
[](/newyork/2025/03/14/nyc-education-department-virtual-learning-classrooms-ap-coursework/)
[FROM Chalkbeat New York](/newyork/ "FROM Chalkbeat New York")
[Why one veteran NYC teacher traded IRL instruction for virtual learing](/newyork/2025/03/14/nyc-education-department-virtual-learning-classrooms-ap-coursework/ "Why one veteran NYC teacher traded IRL instruction for virtual learing")
Veteran educator Steve Lazar is part of a growing virtual program that helps give small schools access to a wider range of advanced classes.
By
[Alex Zimmerman](https://www.chalkbeat.org/authors/alex-zimmerman)
| Today, 7:04pm UTC
[](/indiana/2025/01/10/education-bills-2025-legislative-session/)
[FROM Chalkbeat Indiana](/indiana/ "FROM Chalkbeat Indiana")
[Education bill tracker: What bills will lawmakers pass in the second half of the legislative session?](/indiana/2025/01/10/education-bills-2025-legislative-session/ "Education bill tracker: What bills will lawmakers pass in the second half of the legislative session?")
Lawmakers need to pass a budget and bills affecting property taxes and education before the end of the legislative session in April.
By
[Aleksandra Appleton](https://www.chalkbeat.org/authors/aleksandra-appleton)
| January 10
[](/chicago/2025/03/12/illinois-federal-grant-to-feed-kids-canceled/)
[FROM Chalkbeat Chicago](/chicago/ "FROM Chalkbeat Chicago")
[Illinois schools and child care centers won’t receive $26.3 million from USDA amid cuts](/chicago/2025/03/12/illinois-federal-grant-to-feed-kids-canceled/ "Illinois schools and child care centers won’t receive $26.3 million from USDA amid cuts")
The funding cancellation for the Illinois program is part of nationwide cuts to USDA programs that help schools feed children.
By
[Samantha Smylie](https://www.chalkbeat.org/authors/samantha-smylie)
| March 12
[](/newyork/2025/03/13/student-omny-card-changes-durability-eligibility-and-digital-option/)
[FROM Chalkbeat New York](/newyork/ "FROM Chalkbeat New York")
[Possible NYC student OMNY card changes: Durability, eligibility, digital access](/newyork/2025/03/13/student-omny-card-changes-durability-eligibility-and-digital-option/ "Possible NYC student OMNY card changes: Durability, eligibility, digital access")
Student OMNY card changes for next year could include the material they’re made of, the ability to use them on cellphones, and who is eligible, officials said Thursday.
By
[Amy Zimmer](https://www.chalkbeat.org/authors/amy-zimmer)
| March 13
[](/colorado/2025/03/12/colorado-governor-blasts-cuts-to-program-that-helps-schools-buy-local-food/)
[FROM Chalkbeat Colorado](/colorado/ "FROM Chalkbeat Colorado")
[Colorado governor blasts cuts to program that helped schools buy food from local farmers](/colorado/2025/03/12/colorado-governor-blasts-cuts-to-program-that-helps-schools-buy-local-food/ "Colorado governor blasts cuts to program that helped schools buy food from local farmers")
“By cutting this funding, the Trump Administration is taking away healthy meals from school children,” Gov. Jared Polis said of cuts reportedly made by the USDA.
By
[Melanie Asmar](https://www.chalkbeat.org/authors/melanie-asmar)
| March 12
[](/detroit/2025/03/13/dpscd-paul-robeson-malcolm-x-academy-principal-jeffery-robinson-leave/)
[FROM Chalkbeat Detroit](/detroit/ "FROM Chalkbeat Detroit")
[Detroit principal under investigation will return to school, DPSCD says](/detroit/2025/03/13/dpscd-paul-robeson-malcolm-x-academy-principal-jeffery-robinson-leave/ "Detroit principal under investigation will return to school, DPSCD says ")
Jeffery Robinson is the longtime principal at Paul Robeson Malcolm X Academy, an African-centered school in the Detroit school district.
By
[Micah Walker, BridgeDetroit](https://www.chalkbeat.org/authors/micahwalkerbridge)
| March 13
[](/newark/2025/03/13/students-eager-to-vote-in-board-of-education-election-but-have-questions/)
[FROM Chalkbeat Newark](/newark/ "FROM Chalkbeat Newark")
[Newark’s 16- and 17-year-olds say they are voting to voice their opinions but need more education](/newark/2025/03/13/students-eager-to-vote-in-board-of-education-election-but-have-questions/ "Newark’s 16- and 17-year-olds say they are voting to voice their opinions but need more education ")
More than 7,000 city youth are eligible to vote in April’s school board election, sparking a mix of enthusiasm and challenges for city leaders tasked with registering and educating young voters.
By
[Jessie Gómez](https://www.chalkbeat.org/authors/jessie-gomez)
| March 13
[](/chicago/2025/03/12/city-hall-wantsschool-staff-pension-payment-from-cps/)
[FROM Chalkbeat Chicago](/chicago/ "FROM Chalkbeat Chicago")
[The 4 big things you need to know about Chicago’s messy fight over school staff pensions](/chicago/2025/03/12/city-hall-wantsschool-staff-pension-payment-from-cps/ "The 4 big things you need to know about Chicago’s messy fight over school staff pensions")
City Hall and Chicago Public Schools are fighting over who should pay the pension costs of non-teaching staff. Here’s what you need to know.
By
[Becky Vevea](https://www.chalkbeat.org/authors/becky-vevea)
| March 12
[](/detroit/2025/03/12/will-michigan-fund-pre-k-for-all-in-next-years-budget/)
[FROM Chalkbeat Detroit](/detroit/ "FROM Chalkbeat Detroit")
[Next year’s budget could be key for achieving free pre-K for all. Will Michigan lawmakers fund it?](/detroit/2025/03/12/will-michigan-fund-pre-k-for-all-in-next-years-budget/ "Next year’s budget could be key for achieving free pre-K for all. Will Michigan lawmakers fund it?")
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer touted a pre-K enrollment achievement on Wednesday. She wants legislators to secure the funds to expand the program.
By
[Hannah Dellinger](https://www.chalkbeat.org/authors/hannah-dellinger)
| March 12
[](/colorado/2025/03/12/state-board-immigration-resolution-support-for-students/)
[FROM Chalkbeat Colorado](/colorado/ "FROM Chalkbeat Colorado")
[Students should feel safe in schools: State Board passes resolution wading into immigration debate](/colorado/2025/03/12/state-board-immigration-resolution-support-for-students/ "Students should feel safe in schools: State Board passes resolution wading into immigration debate")
Local school boards have passed resolutions in support of immigrant students. The State Board has not traditionally used resolutions to make statements, but did on Wednesday.
By
[Yesenia Robles](https://www.chalkbeat.org/authors/yesenia-robles)
| March 12
[](/newyork/2025/03/12/impact-of-trump-education-department-cuts-on-nyc-schools/)
[FROM Chalkbeat New York](/newyork/ "FROM Chalkbeat New York")
[NYC schools get $2 billion from Washington. What’s at risk if Trump defunds the Education Dept.?](/newyork/2025/03/12/impact-of-trump-education-department-cuts-on-nyc-schools/ "NYC schools get $2 billion from Washington. What’s at risk if Trump defunds the Education Dept.?")
Recent threats of federal spending cuts and department shutdowns could mean billions in lost funds for NYC schools.
By
Mia Hollie, THE CITY
| March 12
[](/indiana/2025/03/12/partisan-school-boards-bill-nears-finish-line/)
[FROM Chalkbeat Indiana](/indiana/ "FROM Chalkbeat Indiana")
[Republican or Democrat? School board candidates could choose a party affiliation under Indiana bill](/indiana/2025/03/12/partisan-school-boards-bill-nears-finish-line/ "Republican or Democrat? School board candidates could choose a party affiliation under Indiana bill")
A bill moving forward in the statehouse would give Indiana school board candidates the option to declare a political party.
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| March 12
[](/newyork/2025/03/12/measles-long-island-child-vaccine/)
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[New York Health Department reports measles case in Suffolk County, Long Island](/newyork/2025/03/12/measles-long-island-child-vaccine/ "New York Health Department reports measles case in Suffolk County, Long Island")
Members of the public who visited the Cohen Children’s Medical Center last week may have been exposed to measles.
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[Eliza Fawcett](https://www.chalkbeat.org/authors/eliza-fawcett)
| March 12
[](/colorado/2025/03/12/english-learner-teachers-need-help-teaching-reading-state-and-survey-find/)
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[Colorado educators need help teaching English learners to read. The state wants more training.](/colorado/2025/03/12/english-learner-teachers-need-help-teaching-reading-state-and-survey-find/ "Colorado educators need help teaching English learners to read. The state wants more training.")
Advocates for English learners have raised concerns for years about new reading instruction policies. A new report claims teachers across the U.S. are facing challenges.
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| March 12
[](/2025/03/11/education-department-lays-off-nearly-one-third-of-its-staff/)
[FROM chalkbeat National](/national/ "FROM chalkbeat National")
[U.S. Education Department slashes workforce: Nearly one-third of staff to be let go](/2025/03/11/education-department-lays-off-nearly-one-third-of-its-staff/ "U.S. Education Department slashes workforce: Nearly one-third of staff to be let go")
The layoffs represent a significant escalation of Trump’s efforts to reduce the department’s role in education
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[Kalyn Belsha](https://www.chalkbeat.org/authors/kalyn-belsha)
| March 11
[](/chicago/2025/03/11/illinois-teacher-shortage-survey-data/)
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[The Illinois teacher shortage is easing. But school leaders are still worried.](/chicago/2025/03/11/illinois-teacher-shortage-survey-data/ "The Illinois teacher shortage is easing. But school leaders are still worried.")
Two surveys from the Illinois State Board of Education and the Illinois Association of Regional Superintendent of Schools found that schools around the state are starting to see more teachers entering the classroom.
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[Samantha Smylie](https://www.chalkbeat.org/authors/samantha-smylie)
| March 11
[](/newyork/2025/03/11/new-york-lawmakers-propose-changes-to-hochul-school-cellphone-ban/)
[FROM Chalkbeat New York](/newyork/ "FROM Chalkbeat New York")
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Some lawmakers in Albany want school districts to be able to allow cellphone use between classes, despite concerns from Gov. Kathy Hochul.
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[Julian Shen-Berro](https://www.chalkbeat.org/authors/julian-shen-berro)
| March 11
[](/detroit/2025/03/11/michigan-house-republicans-want-to-pass-these-education-reforms/)
[FROM Chalkbeat Detroit](/detroit/ "FROM Chalkbeat Detroit")
[With control of the House, Michigan Republicans push for their education priorities](/detroit/2025/03/11/michigan-house-republicans-want-to-pass-these-education-reforms/ "With control of the House, Michigan Republicans push for their education priorities")
The party is moving forward with proposals they say will help improve student achievement and ease a shortage of teachers..
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[Hannah Dellinger](https://www.chalkbeat.org/authors/hannah-dellinger)
| March 11
[](/colorado/2025/03/11/colorado-parents-could-get-refunds-on-child-care-fees-under-bill/)
[FROM Chalkbeat Colorado](/colorado/ "FROM Chalkbeat Colorado")
[Colorado families could see modest relief from child care fees under advancing bill](/colorado/2025/03/11/colorado-parents-could-get-refunds-on-child-care-fees-under-bill/ "Colorado families could see modest relief from child care fees under advancing bill")
Bill sponsors originally proposed capping child care waitlists fees at $25, but that provision was eliminated.
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[Ann Schimke](https://www.chalkbeat.org/authors/ann-schimke)
| March 11
[](/indiana/2025/03/11/career-scholarship-program-for-students-is-growing-but-lacks-transparency/)
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[A look inside Indiana’s rapidly expanding but opaque Career Scholarship Accounts](/indiana/2025/03/11/career-scholarship-program-for-students-is-growing-but-lacks-transparency/ "A look inside Indiana’s rapidly expanding but opaque Career Scholarship Accounts")
The accounts pay for high schoolers to learn about everything from aviation to HVAC directly from local employers. But it’s not easy to get basic information about the program.
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Jon Eckert
and 7 more | March 11
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[NYPD vowed more than a year ago to recruit ‘assistant’ school safety agents. They’ve hired 0.](/newyork/2025/03/11/nypd-assistant-school-safety-agent-hiring-problems-eric-adams/ "NYPD vowed more than a year ago to recruit ‘assistant’ school safety agents. They’ve hired 0.")
Facing a shortage of school safety staff, NYPD officials announced plans in 2023 to hire hundreds of “assistant” agents as young as 18. The program has yet to launch.
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| March 11
[](/newyork/2025/03/10/principals-worry-nypd-school-safety-agent-decline-jfk-campus-stabbing/)
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[NYC’s school safety force has shrunk by nearly a third. Principals are raising alarms.](/newyork/2025/03/10/principals-worry-nypd-school-safety-agent-decline-jfk-campus-stabbing/ "NYC’s school safety force has shrunk by nearly a third. Principals are raising alarms.")
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| March 10
[](/colorado/2025/03/10/seclusion-in-schools-remains-unknown-problem-without-data/)
[FROM Chalkbeat Colorado](/colorado/ "FROM Chalkbeat Colorado")
[In Colorado, lack of data means student seclusion remains an ‘unknown problem’](/colorado/2025/03/10/seclusion-in-schools-remains-unknown-problem-without-data/ "In Colorado, lack of data means student seclusion remains an ‘unknown problem’ ")
Only 10 of Colorado’s 179 school districts included a separate tally in their annual reviews of how many of their students were secluded last school year. The lack of information makes it impossible to understand the scope of this controversial practice.
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[Melanie Asmar](https://www.chalkbeat.org/authors/melanie-asmar)
| March 10
[](/indiana/2025/03/10/virtual-school-funding-could-rise-in-new-state-budget/)
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[Virtual schooling has a checkered Indiana history. Will lawmakers soon give it a big funding boost?](/indiana/2025/03/10/virtual-school-funding-could-rise-in-new-state-budget/ "Virtual schooling has a checkered Indiana history. Will lawmakers soon give it a big funding boost?")
The proposed state budget increases funding for virtual schools, but appears to undercount the number of online students who come from low-income backgrounds. Fixing that apparent error could increase virtual school spending still further.
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[Aleksandra Appleton](https://www.chalkbeat.org/authors/aleksandra-appleton)
| March 10
[](/colorado/2025/03/10/juez-rechaza-intento-de-escuelas-publicas-de-denver-de-bloquear-norma-de-trump-para-ice/)
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[Juez rechaza intento de las Escuelas Públicas de Denver de bloquear directivas de Trump para ICE](/colorado/2025/03/10/juez-rechaza-intento-de-escuelas-publicas-de-denver-de-bloquear-norma-de-trump-para-ice/ "Juez rechaza intento de las Escuelas Públicas de Denver de bloquear directivas de Trump para ICE")
Las Escuelas Públicas de Denver habían solicitado que los tribunales restablecieran una norma previa que trataba a las escuelas como “lugares sensibles” donde medidas de control de inmigración no deben practicarse a menos que hubiera un peligro inminente para la población en general. El juez dijo que no.
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[Melanie Asmar](https://www.chalkbeat.org/authors/melanie-asmar)
| March 10
[](/2025/03/07/what-to-know-about-trump-deportation-immigration-enforcement-and-schools/)
[FROM chalkbeat National](/national/ "FROM chalkbeat National")
[‘A disaster politically’: What students and parents should know about ICE and schools](/2025/03/07/what-to-know-about-trump-deportation-immigration-enforcement-and-schools/ "‘A disaster politically’: What students and parents should know about ICE and schools")
Experts say there are a few big barriers to ICE raids at schools. And keeping students at home due to immigration enforcement fears carries its own risks.
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[Kalyn Belsha](https://www.chalkbeat.org/authors/kalyn-belsha)
| March 7
[](/colorado/2025/03/08/judge-rejects-denver-public-schools-attempt-to-block-trump-ice-guidance/)
[FROM Chalkbeat Colorado](/colorado/ "FROM Chalkbeat Colorado")
[Judge rejects Denver Public Schools’ attempt to block Trump ICE guidance](/colorado/2025/03/08/judge-rejects-denver-public-schools-attempt-to-block-trump-ice-guidance/ "Judge rejects Denver Public Schools’ attempt to block Trump ICE guidance")
Denver Public Schools had asked the court to reinstate a previous policy that treated schools as “sensitive locations” where immigration enforcement should only take place if there is immediate danger to the public. The judge said no.
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[Melanie Asmar](https://www.chalkbeat.org/authors/melanie-asmar)
| March 8
[](/newyork/2025/03/07/measles-cases-nyc-symptoms-how-to-protect/)
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[Measles cases are on the rise in the U.S. Here’s what to know about the disease in NYC.](/newyork/2025/03/07/measles-cases-nyc-symptoms-how-to-protect/ "Measles cases are on the rise in the U.S. Here’s what to know about the disease in NYC. ")
With measles cases on the rise nationally, NYC public health experts are encouraging vaccination against the disease.
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[Eliza Fawcett](https://www.chalkbeat.org/authors/eliza-fawcett)
| March 7
[](/newark/2025/03/07/escuelas-newark-podrian-recibir-1300-millones-ayuda-estatal-2026/)
[FROM Chalkbeat Newark](/newark/ "FROM Chalkbeat Newark")
[Escuelas de Newark podrían recibir $1,300 millones bajo el plan presupuestal de 2026 de Phil Murphy](/newark/2025/03/07/escuelas-newark-podrian-recibir-1300-millones-ayuda-estatal-2026/ "Escuelas de Newark podrían recibir $1,300 millones bajo el plan presupuestal de 2026 de Phil Murphy")
El aumento de la ayuda a las escuelas públicas de Newark sería alrededor de un 6%, o $75 millones, más que en el actual año fiscal.
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[Catherine Carrera](https://www.chalkbeat.org/authors/catherine-carrera)
| March 7
[](/newyork/2025/03/07/eric-adrienne-adams-mayoral-primary-not-on-radar-at-bayside-high-school/)
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[For new voters at the alma mater of Adams and Adams, the mayoral primary is mostly an afterthought](/newyork/2025/03/07/eric-adrienne-adams-mayoral-primary-not-on-radar-at-bayside-high-school/ "For new voters at the alma mater of Adams and Adams, the mayoral primary is mostly an afterthought")
The face-off between the two former classmates at Bayside High School, Eric Adams and Adrienne Adams, barely registered among graduating seniors.
By
Haidee Chu, THE CITY
| March 7
[](/colorado/2025/03/07/financial-literacy-class-proposal-would-require-colorado-school-districts-teach/)
[FROM Chalkbeat Colorado](/colorado/ "FROM Chalkbeat Colorado")
[Colorado lawmakers consider making financial literacy a requirement](/colorado/2025/03/07/financial-literacy-class-proposal-would-require-colorado-school-districts-teach/ "Colorado lawmakers consider making financial literacy a requirement")
After four hours of debate on Thursday night, sponsors said they’re open to changes to a bill that would require schools to teach financial literacy.
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| March 7
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[Chicago student information exposed in ransomware attack, school district officials confirm](/chicago/2025/03/07/cps-student-data-exposed-in-hacker-attack/ "Chicago student information exposed in ransomware attack, school district officials confirm")
District officials told families Friday that Russian hackers stole information about more than 700,000 current and former Chicago Public Schools students.
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| March 7
[](/detroit/2025/03/07/how-is-trumps-second-term-impacting-michigan-lgbtq-students/)
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[Michigan LGBTQ+ students are standing up to hate in Trump’s second term](/detroit/2025/03/07/how-is-trumps-second-term-impacting-michigan-lgbtq-students/ "Michigan LGBTQ+ students are standing up to hate in Trump’s second term")
President Donald Trump’s aim to roll back protections for LGBTQ+ students is emboldening some in their hate. It’s also creating a rallying cry among youth.
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[Hannah Dellinger](https://www.chalkbeat.org/authors/hannah-dellinger)
| March 7
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City residents will elect three representatives to sit on the nine-member Newark Board of Education during this year’s election, in which 16- and 17-year-olds will vote for the first time.
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[Jessie Gómez](https://www.chalkbeat.org/authors/jessie-gomez)
| March 7
[](/colorado/2025/03/07/universal-free-school-meals-funding-bill-passes-first-committee-vote/)
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[Colorado’s universal school meals program has a funding shortfall. Here’s lawmakers’ plan to fix it.](/colorado/2025/03/07/universal-free-school-meals-funding-bill-passes-first-committee-vote/ "Colorado’s universal school meals program has a funding shortfall. Here’s lawmakers’ plan to fix it.")
The Healthy School Meals for All program that voters approved in 2022 has cost more than expected and needs new funding to continue.
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[Yesenia Robles](https://www.chalkbeat.org/authors/yesenia-robles)
| March 7
[](/2025/03/07/detenciones-migratorios-en-las-escuelas-lo-que-dicen-los-expertos/)
[FROM chalkbeat National](/national/ "FROM chalkbeat National")
[Detenciones por inmigración en las escuelas: Información clave para los estudiantes y familias](/2025/03/07/detenciones-migratorios-en-las-escuelas-lo-que-dicen-los-expertos/ "Detenciones por inmigración en las escuelas: Información clave para los estudiantes y familias")
Aunque los agentes de inmigración pueden realizar arrestos en escuelas, los expertos afirman que es difícil ya que hacerlo podría generar una fuerte reacción política.
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[Kalyn Belsha](https://www.chalkbeat.org/authors/kalyn-belsha)
| March 7
[](/newyork/2025/03/06/nyc-teachers-union-says-mayoral-candidates-should-spend-day-teaching/)
[FROM Chalkbeat New York](/newyork/ "FROM Chalkbeat New York")
[Teacher for a day: UFT wants mayoral candidates to spend a day in a public school classroom](/newyork/2025/03/06/nyc-teachers-union-says-mayoral-candidates-should-spend-day-teaching/ "Teacher for a day: UFT wants mayoral candidates to spend a day in a public school classroom")
The announcement came Thursday as a crowded field of candidates vies for political support ahead of the June 24 primary and Nov. 4 general election.
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[Julian Shen-Berro](https://www.chalkbeat.org/authors/julian-shen-berro)
| March 6
[](/2025/03/06/trump-wants-to-close-education-department-in-executive-order/)
[FROM chalkbeat National](/national/ "FROM chalkbeat National")
[Trump expected to sign executive order pushing for closure of Education Department](/2025/03/06/trump-wants-to-close-education-department-in-executive-order/ "Trump expected to sign executive order pushing for closure of Education Department")
The executive order would be the culmination of the president’s attacks on the agency that date back to his 2016 campaign.
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| March 6
[](/newyork/2025/03/06/how-adams-insiders-scored-a-traffic-technology-tryout-for-a-favored-company/)
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[How Adams insiders scored a traffic technology tryout for a favored company](/newyork/2025/03/06/how-adams-insiders-scored-a-traffic-technology-tryout-for-a-favored-company/ "How Adams insiders scored a traffic technology tryout for a favored company")
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| March 6
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